In the wake of a 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump launched a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS, alleging election interference due to perceived selective editing of Harris’s remarks on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. This claim, amplified by Trump and his allies, escalated to demands for CBS’s broadcasting license revocation. Furthermore, Trump accused The New York Times of tortious interference for quoting those who dismissed the lawsuit as baseless. The controversy centers on differing versions of a short answer given by Harris, aired across multiple CBS broadcasts.
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Russia’s Medvedev dismissed Trump’s assertion regarding the United States’ World War II role as “pretentious nonsense,” a sentiment echoed across many online comments. The core of Medvedev’s criticism centers on the idea of any single nation taking sole credit for the Allied victory. He rightly points out that the defeat of fascism was a collaborative effort, requiring the combined strength and sacrifices of nations across the ideological spectrum – left, center, and right – working together across countless borders. To claim singular credit is not only historically inaccurate but also deeply disrespectful to the millions who perished fighting the Axis powers.… Continue reading
Five men, four of whom are Iranian nationals, were arrested across England on suspicion of plotting to attack a specific location. The arrests, conducted by counter-terror officers, are part of an ongoing investigation involving searches in Greater Manchester, London, and Swindon. Authorities are working with the targeted site and exploring potential motivations. In a separate, unrelated investigation, three additional Iranian nationals were also arrested in London under the National Security Act 2023.
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Harvard faculty members are pledging 10% of their salaries for one year to mitigate the financial impact of the Trump administration’s $2 billion funding freeze. This action directly opposes the administration’s demands regarding race-based admissions policies, which Harvard has refused to comply with. The faculty’s donation, coordinated by a group of prominent professors, aims to support the university’s defense of academic freedom and lessen the burden on students and staff. Funds will be used to support university programs, contingent on a faculty vote confirming responsible university resource allocation. The university’s lawsuit against the administration is scheduled for oral hearings in late July.
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Following the second round of US-Japan ministerial talks, Prime Minister Ishiba reaffirmed Japan’s demand for a complete removal of all US tariffs, including those on automobiles, steel, and aluminum. Despite a significant gap in positions, Japan will continue pressing for a review of these tariffs, deeming the auto part tariffs particularly regrettable. Minister Akazawa echoed this stance, emphasizing the need for a total rollback of the tariff package for any agreement. Intensive ministerial meetings are scheduled for mid-May, with working-level talks already underway.
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To bolster Argentina’s industrial competitiveness and export growth, the government will eliminate export taxes on over 4,400 products, impacting nearly 40% of the nation’s exporters. This measure, affecting $3.8 billion in exports last year, follows pressure from industry groups and aligns with the administration’s broader austerity program. The move, justified by improved public finances, exempts a significant portion of industrial goods, though some sectors like steel and automotive will remain subject to taxes. This follows earlier tax cuts on agro-industrial products.
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A delegation of 22 Canadian Second World War veterans, aged 96 to 105, traveled to the Netherlands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation. The veterans, many of whom fought in Holland, were greeted with overwhelming gratitude and heartfelt appreciation from the Dutch populace. Thousands lined the streets of Apeldoorn, displaying Canadian flags and thanking the veterans for their service. This emotional reunion highlighted the enduring bond between Canada and the Netherlands, emphasizing the lasting impact of the Canadian liberation efforts during a period of severe famine and Nazi occupation. The events included parades, ceremonies, and visits to war cemeteries, underscoring the significance of the anniversary and the sacrifices made.
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At the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, Warren Buffett, after a six-decade run, announced his retirement at year’s end, recommending Vice Chairman Greg Abel as his successor. Abel, already managing Berkshire’s non-insurance businesses, will assume full CEO duties. Buffett, pledging to maintain his full Berkshire Hathaway investment, expressed confidence in Abel’s leadership, believing Berkshire’s prospects will improve under his management. The news was met with a standing ovation from thousands of attendees, marking the end of an era for the influential investor and his company.
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President Trump’s steep tariffs on Chinese imports, reaching 145 percent, have significantly disrupted US-China trade, mirroring the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic’s factory shutdowns. This has resulted in a sharp decrease in container ship traffic between the two countries, foreshadowing future product shortages. While consumer prices haven’t drastically changed yet, some companies are increasing prices, and experts predict widespread effects in the coming weeks as canceled orders ripple through the global supply chain. The number of container ships leaving China for the US plummeted by approximately one-third in April alone.
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